Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone

About Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone

Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone (火の鳥 ２７７２ 愛のコスモゾーン) arrives as an adventure anime by Tezuka Productions (1980), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Phoenix 2772 sets off with twelve minutes without dialogue, much like a silent film, recalling the birth and education of Godo. In this brave new realm, children are born in test tubes and are raised by computers and robots.

Beyond that: Godo learns the skills that will make him into a great pilot, assisted by the robotic wonder Olga. Everything that Godo needs is provided for him until he in time goes for training with his automaton companion. He soon realizes that the world is not what he expected...

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Masatou Ibu as Kuroo Hazama and Shuuichi Ikeda as Rock Holmes. This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tezuka Productions, which means the visual identity of Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Masatou Ibu voicing Kuroo Hazama gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1980, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.